Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider as a teenager, granting him spider-like powers. After the death of his Uncle Ben, which he could have prevented, Peter learned that "with great power, comes great responsibility." Swearing to always protect the innocent from harm, Peter Parker became the Amazing Spider-Man!

@mcauburn: Well the picture in that Amazon link only lists the creative teams for Friendly Neighborhood and Amazing Spider-man story arcs. I have a hardcover with that same cover and it only has the Back in Black arcs from FN and ASM as well, so I think that amazon solicitation is wrong.